In paragraph eight Pope Paul VItalks about "God's Loving Design." Within the paragraph he states, "Marriage, then, is far from being the effect of chance or the result
of the blind evolution of natural forces. It is in reality the wise and provident institution of God the Creator, whose purpose was to effect in man
His loving design. As a consequence, husband and wife, through that mutual gift of themselves, which is specific and exclusive to them alone, develop that union of two persons in which they perfect one another, cooperating with God in
the generation and rearing of new lives. The marriage of those who have been baptized is, in addition, invested with the dignity of a sacramental sign of grace, for it represents the union of Christ and His Church."
In short, what I interpret, this is stating that the result of someone's marriage is a predetermined notion set up by God himself. It is up the couple to complete this design by bringing in the
light of God into their relationship to better themselves, their relationship, and their new lives together. Above all this, the ones who are baptized have been touched specifically by this light of God, and their relationship is blessed because of the union with Christ. So the ones who accept Christ and bring him, it, some entity, whatever the case may be, into their marriage it
shall be constituted, blessed, and fulfilled. The image above depicts this trinity Pope Paul VI speaks of perfectly; husband + wife + God = Marriage.
light of God into their relationship to better themselves, their relationship, and their new lives together. Above all this, the ones who are baptized have been touched specifically by this light of God, and their relationship is blessed because of the union with Christ. So the ones who accept Christ and bring him, it, some entity, whatever the case may be, into their marriage it
shall be constituted, blessed, and fulfilled. The image above depicts this trinity Pope Paul VI speaks of perfectly; husband + wife + God = Marriage.
Now when it comes to taking a stance about this aspect of marriage it is hard to say that I'm not on the fence about it; but again when is religion not a topic where most are on the fence? While I
am personally not religious, I can see why accepting Christ into a marriage will benefit and shed light onto the married couple. There is something/one to believe in; to call on in times of desperate need; to believe the marriage is blessed for eternity and Christ is the reason. This aspect definitely brings unity and strength to the marriage, especially for the ones devoted to Christ from the beginning. On the other hand, what about those who are not religious?
Or don't even believe in a God at all? Because this is the fact, does that mean their marriage is not blessed, or is broken and destined for turmoil? There are many loopholes to Christ being the reason for a sacred and blessed marriage. So in terms of a strong marriage, one that is founded around the belief in God and the arrangement predetermined by Christ himself, I will say this aspect of a marriage is a good thing; only for reasons of moral strength. While I don't believe in
it myself, I think it can make people believe in their marriage.
In regards to the image I posted at the beginning of this blog I will say it obviously grossly oversimplifies the aspects, and components, of a working marriage. When I think of a marriage and how it changes the people involved, God is only one factor in a repertoire of aspects that shape a marriage. Not only does the marriage change those involved, but the people change the meaning of marriage, even the word. The marriage between a man and women, entirely off the beaten path in aspects of religion and marriage will have a total different marriage than those accepting God into their marriage. All these aspects of course root back to the person's upbringing and background. It is easy to say that God is the reason for an enlightened marriage, but there are too many different levels of a marriage to make this generalization. Too many aspects endorse the change of a marriage, and the lives of those who put rings on each other’s fingers: children, finances, family, friends, emotions, stability, locations, age....and on, and on, and on. So yes, I will say that the belief of God in a marriage can be a grounded aspect in a strong marriage; this is where I believe Pope Paul IV to be correct; but to say that it is the only way for a marriage to work and be blessed is entirely off the charts of making any sense at all. Nobody has to bring in Christ for a marriage to work, just as the marriage of one culture will be entirely different from another. This all depends on how the marriage changes us, and how we interpret the marriage to change it.
am personally not religious, I can see why accepting Christ into a marriage will benefit and shed light onto the married couple. There is something/one to believe in; to call on in times of desperate need; to believe the marriage is blessed for eternity and Christ is the reason. This aspect definitely brings unity and strength to the marriage, especially for the ones devoted to Christ from the beginning. On the other hand, what about those who are not religious?
Or don't even believe in a God at all? Because this is the fact, does that mean their marriage is not blessed, or is broken and destined for turmoil? There are many loopholes to Christ being the reason for a sacred and blessed marriage. So in terms of a strong marriage, one that is founded around the belief in God and the arrangement predetermined by Christ himself, I will say this aspect of a marriage is a good thing; only for reasons of moral strength. While I don't believe in
it myself, I think it can make people believe in their marriage.
In regards to the image I posted at the beginning of this blog I will say it obviously grossly oversimplifies the aspects, and components, of a working marriage. When I think of a marriage and how it changes the people involved, God is only one factor in a repertoire of aspects that shape a marriage. Not only does the marriage change those involved, but the people change the meaning of marriage, even the word. The marriage between a man and women, entirely off the beaten path in aspects of religion and marriage will have a total different marriage than those accepting God into their marriage. All these aspects of course root back to the person's upbringing and background. It is easy to say that God is the reason for an enlightened marriage, but there are too many different levels of a marriage to make this generalization. Too many aspects endorse the change of a marriage, and the lives of those who put rings on each other’s fingers: children, finances, family, friends, emotions, stability, locations, age....and on, and on, and on. So yes, I will say that the belief of God in a marriage can be a grounded aspect in a strong marriage; this is where I believe Pope Paul IV to be correct; but to say that it is the only way for a marriage to work and be blessed is entirely off the charts of making any sense at all. Nobody has to bring in Christ for a marriage to work, just as the marriage of one culture will be entirely different from another. This all depends on how the marriage changes us, and how we interpret the marriage to change it.
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